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Clayton is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 161 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Clayton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Clayton is about $6,046, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 4123 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Wedgewood, Centennial Village and Bayview Manor.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Clayton, DE

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Photo of Glen Mills Senior Living
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Glen Mills Senior Living is conveniently located along Route 1 near shopping, restaurants and places of worship. We offer transportation to a variety of local destinations including doctor's offices, malls and your favorite restaurant. At Glen Mills Senior Living you can chat in our Bistro, read...
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We feel the need to highlight the care our Mother is receiving from Encore at Wilmington. The Staff have been warm and welcoming. Walking around the Facility, you are sure to be greeted with a ‘Hello’ and a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Shipley Living is a full service, continuing care rental retirement community serving independent living, assisted living, and skilled and rehabilitation services.Shipley Living, a proud member of the community for over 35 years, was originally elementary school; it is located in the Brandywine...
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. I think our overall experience has been good. My MIL has settled in. She has been getting PT, and has been involved with the activities which she seems to like.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The staff have been very nice and helpful. Sadly some of the favorites have left but all in all they are good people. The cleanliness is great! Very pleased with the apartment size and location of the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Harmony at Glasgow offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in a welcoming community.Located in Newark, Delaware, we offer comfortable apartments, shared spaces, and daily activities, residents enjoy a lifestyle that feels relaxed and connected.Here, support is always nearby,...
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The cleanliness, food, apartment, activities and supervisory staff are wonderful. The only negative is that the under staff does not pay attention to all of the details
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized care services. From...
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I would tell them my mom truly enjoys living there and the food is always great, and they can make special meals at the resident's request, as necessary. The service is wonderful and the staff always seem...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Discovery Commons Newark is nestled in a quiet, residential neighborhood just outside of downtown Newark, near Handloff Park and the University of Delaware. We are just a short ride into downtown Newark, a Great American Main Street winner! Enjoy our on-site restaurant for a meal or quick snack...
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Our experience with the Lodge was excellent!! The entire staff was so supportive and kind to both my mom and our family. Her caregivers in the Compass memory area were beyond exceptional. They treated us all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Lodge at Historic Lewes boasts 175 modern and spacious apartments. Available to residents are several full-service dining outlets including high-quality restaurants and a casual bistro; state-of-the art fitness center; on-site physical, occupational and speech therapy; an array of fitness and...
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Merion Gardens is very clean, serving good and nutritious food. Wonderful activities for residents and staff is very inclusive of residents' families. We are extremely happy with my dad's care. My mom passed...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Merion Gardens Assisted Living is located in CarneyÆs Point, New Jersey. Merion Gardens is owned and supervised by local physicians. Since they are known for making wellness a priority, residents and loved ones can be assured that each resident is provided exceptional service in a supportive...
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It took about 3 months for my mom to get acclimated to the move and their system of doing things but after that initial adjustment she has settled right in. The administrator is amazing, always answering my...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Victoria Commons Assisted Living, residents choose from a variety of accommodations ranging from studios to two bedroom apartments, most of which feature private balconies or patios encouraging you to enjoy the salt ocean air. Our nursing staff is available around the clock to ensure the...
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My feelings about my mother’s assisted living facility are mixed. I do want to recognize the people who have made a real difference in her life. There are staff members here who are incredibly kind, loving,...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Assisted Living Management was founded in 1999 and currently owns and operates six turn-of-the-century homes focused on enhancing the quality of life for all seniors. Each home is licensed for 15 residents and has been designed specifically for seniors. A place that gives residents control over...
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Photo of State Street Assisted Living
77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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My overall experience has been 5 stars. The facility has a very friendly and welcoming vibe. The food is delicious and my father is thriving having the opportunity to partake in exercise classes, game...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
State Street Assisted Living is a community that is dedicated to the mission of making sure that every resident is like a part of  our extended family.   At State Street, we ensure that each resident is able to live their life to the highest potential by receiving personal...
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They make sure you don't stay in your room all day and do their best to get you out of the room. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Summit Place we pride ourselves on our relaxed home like atmosphere where our residents come first. We are located in the small town of Glassboro, New Jersey, just one half mile east of Rowan College and two miles south of Lakeside Park. Our residents are happy to call Summit Place home due...
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Photo of Lighthouse Senior Living at Martin’s Wood LLC for Hopkins Creek
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Receptionist is phenomenal. The nurses great. Caregivers are good, but they have a lot of agency people in and out. It seems hard for them to keep good help. Cleaning staff is great. Food is very good....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Lighthouse Senior Living! Our approach includes a variety of services — from 'independent living' to adaptive personal assistance, allowing us to continually meet the changing needs of our residents. Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek was created to address the increasing...
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Photo of Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line a CCRC
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We really liked the facility and staff. We felt my father would be very comfortable there and cared for. We also liked the variety of activities and food options
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line is a senior living community located in Media, PA. Media is a small borough in Delaware County, west of Philadelphia and home to about 5,500 people. Residents can take part in a host of activities including going out to local...
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Overall, this was a good first impression. Since this is her third assisted living facility, I’m comparing it to the other places she has been, and so far, we have enjoyed this one the most. No facility can...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more...
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Photo of Encore at Parkside
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Basically, we have not incurred any problems. Everyone is very friendly and helpful foods been great cleaning people come once a week and do their thing. [name removed] is in a studio apartment, but she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Serving the Newark community for over 40 years, Millcroft Living is truly the cornerstone of senior living. The campus offers a full continuum of residential options making it a smart choice for an active, life. You're invited to see the Independent living apartment homes, Licensed Assisted...
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Photo of Inspirations Bayside Assisted Living and Memory Care
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She got excellent care while she was there. It was only 4 months. It truly gave my sister and I relief knowing that. My mom never complained and actually enjoyed the food and liked her care givers. I wish...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Woodlands Assisted Living offers seniors the best of everything: a hotel-like atmosphere with family caregivers. We are a 70-unit assisted living center, located in the Baltimore area, nestled among four acres of serene woods. Our Spacious dining room and community area encourages the...
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Photo of Paramount Senior Living at Newark
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Most of the staff are great, only a few are questionable. Food is ok. Activities are very repetitive, I would like to see mom get out of the memory care ward more often for activities. The place is clean,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Paramount Senior Living is a senior living community offering both assisted living and memory care in Newark, Delaware. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood with access to many nearby activities and amenities. Residents can enjoy shopping at nearby shopping centers, excursions to...
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5 for all. They are great. The facility is spotless, food is excellent, all of the staff from front desk to nursing to administrative to food service are friendly and professional. Residents are made to feel...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Meadowcrest at Middletown is the first community of its kind in the area. It offers a sleek, upscale design highlighted by modern influences and accents, as well as natural-looking materials.Quality, customized care is tailored to the needs of each resident. You’ll always have options when you...
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My spouse is currently in memory care. First let me say that this is a beautiful facility inside and out. Sometimes the parking lot can be full but you can always find a place to park so this is a very minor...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Sunrise of Granite Run
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After 6 weeks I couldn't be happier. Sunrise is very clean and the Care Givers take good care of their people. My wife is thriving there, she is eating, sleeping and socializing and happy. No complaints...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized personal care...
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Photo of Annapolitan Assisted Living
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The staff is wonderful with Mom - very caring and thoughtful. They keep Mom and her room very clean. It is wonderfully organized with many events to enjoy for the residents as well as with their families....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Annapolitan Assisted Living is one of Annapolis' premier assistedliving communities. We offer independent living for all of our residents,regardless of their need for assistance. Our residents live in their ownapartments in a community of their peers. What they do, how and when theydo it is...
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I love the variety of different activities that are offered to the residents. Food quality is very good. The staff is very caring and I've gotten to know some of them by name. The community appears very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more...
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Night time staff not well equipped to handle confusion and instability residents. 3-11 staff not all able to handle outbursts and can be irritants with reading of patients
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independent Living for Active SeniorsWellington at Hershey's Mill in West Chester, PA is an independent living residential community for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free...
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What stood out most was being provided with a list of places that could fit our requirements: location, cost, and amenities. I would recommend your service as a way to narrow down a long list of...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of nursing homes in Clayton, DE

The average cost of senior living in Clayton is $6,046 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of $6,046 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Clayton, DE, vs. state and national averages

Clayton, DE
$6,046/mo
U.S. national average
$5,853/mo

Nursing homes costs in Clayton, DE, vs. other senior living options

$7,773/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,046/mo

Nursing homes costs in Clayton, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,820/mo
Private
$6,153/mo

Senior living costs in Clayton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Clayton, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClayton, DEDelawareU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,046/mo$6,033/mo$5,853/mo
Assisted Living$6,840/mo$7,447/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,773/mo$8,414/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$4,492/mo$4,874/mo$3,532/mo
Nursing Homes
Clayton, DE:$6,046/mo
Delaware:$6,033/mo
U.S.:$5,853/mo
Assisted Living
Clayton, DE:$6,840/mo
Delaware:$7,447/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Clayton, DE:$7,773/mo
Delaware:$8,414/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Clayton, DE:$4,492/mo
Delaware:$4,874/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Clayton, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Clayton and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Clayton, DE

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Clayton have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Clayton, DE$6,841/mo$6,552/mo+4.4%
Delaware$6,762/mo$6,569/mo+2.9%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Clayton, DE
2024 average cost:$6,841/mo
2023 average cost:$6,552/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$6,762/mo
2023 average cost:$6,569/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Clayton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Clayton

Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

HarborChase of Wilmington

4.8
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this community because it was a combination of the services they offered and the respect he was ...
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Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek in Wilmington, DE

4.0
I am [name removed]. I came here from Christiana care hospital after knee replacement surgery. I am 84 And my husband is 88 and we live in Newark. We were asked to go to a Rehab facility for physical therapy for a few weeks. We chose Cadia because it was close to our home and it’s ambiance was ...
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Clayton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clayton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clayton, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Clayton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Clayton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clayton, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.5%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.5%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.3%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Clayton nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Clayton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clayton, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.2%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clayton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Clayton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clayton, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Clayton nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Clayton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clayton, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
41%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clayton nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Clayton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clayton, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
54.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
39.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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